Location: Woodward, Pennsylvania

Woodward PA, located in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, is a world-class action sports destination and camp. Our employee experience and culture are derived from our main product: FUN. We work, progress, and play in a world of innovative environments. If this sounds like what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Junior Counselor position is a mentorship program and will help support aspects of the camp program by working alongside our camp staff. Junior Counselors will assist with the general operations of Woodward camp including the execution of daily programming instruction and events.  Duties will include but are not limited to mentoring and guiding younger campers, assisting with program events and instruction sessions, assisting in the creation of a positive cabin experience, assisting with cabin cleanliness, assisting with general camp cleanliness etc.   

The junior counselor is a part-time seasonal position open to summer campers ages 15 to 17. Campers who are hired into junior counselor position will stay for up to two camp sessions after their purchased session.  Junior Counselors will work a maximum of 25 hours throughout the week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend mentoring/training sessions as assigned by manager 

Mentor/Guide younger campers to enhance their experience  

Assist with program events, clinics, etc. 

Assist with recreation activities as assigned 

Assist in the maintaining of skatepark cleanliness by sweeping/mopping and picking-up trash.  

Assist counselors with cabin duties 

Other duties as assigned

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:   

Well-spoken and articulate over the phone, through written contact, and in person.    

Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines.    

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision, agile, and able to pivot quickly.    

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL SKILLS:   

Previous experience working with kids preferred. 

Previous cleaning experience preferred.     

Previous camp experience preferred.    

BASIC SCHEDULE/REQUIREMENTS:   

Must provide a letter of recommendation from professional, non-relative individual.   

Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, lift 50 lbs.    

Pennsylvania Work Permit  

As a requirement of this position, pre-hire criminal history clearances are collected from the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH) system, child abuse clearances are obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, and federal history is taken through FBI fingerprint screening.  

Camp Attendance Requirements: Preferred minimum 2-week commitment within summer camp season.  (You must be registered for a camper week prior to applying)  

You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common.  We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view.  Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to hr@woodwardcamp.com